congratulation

noun

con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən 

-ˌgra-jə-

1

: a congratulatory expression

—usually used in plural

Congratulations on your promotion.

2

: the act of congratulating

Synonyms of congratulation

• regards
• respects
• greetings
• commendations
• praise
• compliment

Examples of congratulation in a Sentence

Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected.

Please send her my congratulations.

I sent her a letter of congratulations.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a separate statement, Dior said the ceremony looks were created in the house’s ateliers at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris before extending its congratulations to the newlyweds. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Businesses and craftsmen around the world are continuing to post congratulations for the soon-to-be newlyweds. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026

If this summer marks the end of a long professional journey, congratulations! — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Representatives from several unions offered their congratulations in statements. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see congratulate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing congratulation

• self-congratulation

Rhymes for congratulation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

congratulation

noun

con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgrach-ə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the act of congratulating

2

: an expression of joy or pleasure at another's success or good fortune

—usually used in plural